Food Preparation Manager

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Closing Date:

07/23/2026

Type of Position:

Staff - Skilled LaborNo

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (UA Cossatot) began in DeQueen, Arkansas in 1975 as an Arkansas Vocational-Technical School, designed to provide relevant workforce training for four counties in southwest Arkansas. Fast forward to now where UA Cossatot has four vibrant campuses and over 1500 students learning in a variety of for-credit disciplines plus a host of area industry employees sharpening their skills through our workforce training programs. UA Cossatot prides itself on a safe work environment, where all employees undergo rigorous background checks and are welcomed to the college with an abundance of hands-on orientations to their positions. UA Cossatot also embraces Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) where everything we do is measured and analyzed to ensure we are giving students the very best we have to offer. CQI involves all employees and completes a cycle that starts with the strategic plan and ends with an Institutional Effectiveness Evaluation. It's okay to brag a little when you work for UA Cossatot!Cossatot Community College of the University o Arkansas is an NCA-accredited two-year institution affiliated with the University of Arkansas System with Campuses in De Queen, Nashville, Ashdown, and Lockesburg Arkansas. The Colleges designated service area includes Sevier, Little River, Howard and Pike counties.     

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Department:

Auxiliary - Campus Cafes

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Food Preparation Manager oversees daily food service operations and supervises food service staff to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality food preparation and service. This position supports menu coordination, staff scheduling, inventory management, sanitation and safety compliance, and overall kitchen operations in accordance with state, federal, and institutional standards. Based in De Queen, this position also manages food service operations for the Nashville campus and supports food service options for Lockesburg and Ashdown campuses.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Supervising food service staff and daily kitchen operations
• Overseeing food preparation, service, sanitation, and safety procedures
• Assisting with menu planning, inventory management, and supply ordering
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and institutional standards
• Maintaining records and reports related to food service operations
• Supporting special dietary accommodations and campus events
• Coordinating equipment maintenance and kitchen organization

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Four years of institutional or commercial food service experience, including supervisory experience
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to travel between campuses
• Successful completion of criminal background and child maltreatment registry checks required

Additional Information:

All applications must include a cover letter, an updated résumé, and a copy of high school diploma or GED. Applications received without the required documents will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.

$40,000 annual salary; plus an excellent benefits packageCover Letter/Letter of Application, Other (see special instructions for details), Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All applications must include a cover letter, an updated résumé, and a copy of high school diploma or GED. Applications received without the required documents will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.Kelly Plunk, Director of Human Resources, (870) 584-1104 or [email protected]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Standing

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes